Stripping paint
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These chemical strippers are more commonly used on hoods, roofs, and trunk lids as they need to be left alone after applying. The stripper would just run if put on a vertical panel, and thus would be somewhat ineffective. | These chemical strippers are more commonly used on hoods, roofs, and trunk lids as they need to be left alone after applying. The stripper would just run if put on a vertical panel, and thus would be somewhat ineffective. | ||
| − | (Don't use chemical stripper on | + | (Don't use chemical stripper on lacquer paint. It will run and make a big mess. Lacquer paint can be stripped by soaking clean rags in lacquer thinner, applying them to the vehicle, and then leaving them there a while in a well-ventilated area.) |
*Stripping a roof: Surrounding areas should be properly masked with several layers of tape and masking paper, as stripper will work its way through tape glue. | *Stripping a roof: Surrounding areas should be properly masked with several layers of tape and masking paper, as stripper will work its way through tape glue. | ||
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*Stripping a trunk: Same as hood. Tie weight to the latch to keep the trunk from rising. | *Stripping a trunk: Same as hood. Tie weight to the latch to keep the trunk from rising. | ||
| − | All areas besides the areas you want to strip should be properly masked or removed. Stripper could seep behind a | + | All areas besides the areas you want to strip should be properly masked or removed. Stripper could seep behind a molding and be problematic later. Stripper will damage plastic lenses. |
After paint has lifted, scoop it up with a putty knife or credit card, and discard the paint/stripper mixture into a cardboard box. Don't get any on your skin -- it burns. If you do, wash it off IMMEDIATELY with water. | After paint has lifted, scoop it up with a putty knife or credit card, and discard the paint/stripper mixture into a cardboard box. Don't get any on your skin -- it burns. If you do, wash it off IMMEDIATELY with water. | ||
| − | Once you've scooped up most of the | + | Once you've scooped up most of the mixture, wash off the rest with water. It will dilute the stripper and render it less volatile. |
Wipe underneath the hood or trunk before reaching under it. Stripper will surely have seeped there and leave you with a nasty surprise. | Wipe underneath the hood or trunk before reaching under it. Stripper will surely have seeped there and leave you with a nasty surprise. | ||
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There are instances where using a 4" flooring razor blade scraper will be the quickest way to remove a layer of paint. However, if the paint has properly adhered to the primer, using the blade might not be possible. Once paint has been removed, you may want to remove the rest of primer and areas of paint that were not possible to remove with the blade . | There are instances where using a 4" flooring razor blade scraper will be the quickest way to remove a layer of paint. However, if the paint has properly adhered to the primer, using the blade might not be possible. Once paint has been removed, you may want to remove the rest of primer and areas of paint that were not possible to remove with the blade . | ||
| − | It will be best to start off with a used blade , if the ends of the blade are rounded { | + | It will be best to start off with a used blade , if the ends of the blade are rounded {slightly}from use it will keep you from gouging the metal. |
You will have to pay attention to the way the body curves . | You will have to pay attention to the way the body curves . | ||
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[[Category:Body and exterior]] | [[Category:Body and exterior]] | ||
| − | But it '''is''' '''recommended''' to use a wire wheel(knotted or | + | But it '''is''' '''recommended''' to use a wire wheel(knotted or crimped) on an angle grinder. I have used this exclusively for stripping four layers of paint off my 57 Chevy Pick up. |
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